2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT pass rate and common faults

8,769 MOT tests in 2024. 75.1% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time75.1%
Failed or needed repairs24.9%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,769 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.8%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.7%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    225 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    255 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.3%
  10. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes12.2%
  2. Lights & electrics9.4%
  3. Tyres7.8%
  4. Suspension5.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.1%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.3%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak6.3%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Vito?

In 2024, 75.1% of 2019 Mercedes-Benz Vito cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,769 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Vito?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).